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How do you say "fire extinguisher" in Korean?
소화기
sohwagi
In Korean, "fire extinguisher" is 소화기.
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Pronunciation
Sohwagi is three syllables, 'soh-hwah-gee.' Each syllable is clear, with stress on the first.
Writing and usage
Sohwagi combines sohwa (fire extinguishing) with gi (device/tool). It's a logical Korean compound.
Example sentence
소화기로 불을 껐어요.
I extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher.
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How to remember 소화기
Sohwa relates to putting out fire and gi means device, so a fire extinguisher is a fire-extinguishing device.
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Questions about 소화기
How do you say "fire extinguisher" in Korean?
In Korean, "fire extinguisher" is 소화기. It is a noun.
How is 소화기 written in Korean?
Sohwagi combines sohwa (fire extinguishing) with gi (device/tool). It's a logical Korean compound.
How is 소화기 used in a sentence?
Use 소화기 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 소화기로 불을 껐어요. (I extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher.).
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